Night Life

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The Boston based band Bravestate will be performing at Clarendon Grille on as part of a fundraising event for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Team in Training on the night of Wednesday, Aug. 23. Sam Aydlette, a local boy attending Berklee School of Music in Boston is the drummer for this band. Sam attended George Mason High School and later graduated from Robinson HS in 2005. To hear their music go to myspace.com/bravestate.

Tandoori Nights, 2800 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, will offer special mixology classes at the bar three Monday nights in September from 6-7 p.m. Priced at $20 per person, classes include instructions on how to make a few of their signature cocktails, including the popular Basil Ginger Grand Martini, as well as a few classics which will be paired with authentic Indian appetizers. Seating is limited to the first 10-15 people, so reservations are required. To reserve, call 703-248-8333. The nights are Sept. 11, Sept. 18 and Sept. 25.

Marwood will perform at the Clarendon Grill, 1101 N. Highland St., Arlington. on Sept. 28 at 10 p.m. Call 703-524-7455. With the new release, “One Mile Down The Road,” Marwood pop-harmony-meets-alt-country-rock is more experimental and musically diverse than previous efforts.

Pub Trivia. Come to Gaffneys in Ballston on Monday nights for Headgames, an irreverent pub trivia contest. Compete to win $30, $20, and $10 gift certificates based on knowledge of things tawdry and tasteful, academic and trashy. From 7-8:30 p.m. No admission charge. Gaffneys is located at 4301 Fairfax Drive.

The State Theater has live shows every week. For more details about Public Events and Private Rentals visit www.thestatetheatre.com. The Box Office is open from Noon - 5 p.m. on Weekdays and Noon - 11 p.m. on Showdays. Call 703-237-0300. Tickets are available in person at The State’s Box Office, Ticket Master Outlets on-line through the web site.

Table reservations are available through the Box Office; otherwise seating is first-come, first-seated. The State Theatre is located at 220 North Washington Street (also called Lee Highway and Rt. 29), Falls Church.